The SY21 First Quarter progress report grades will be submitted starting October 1, 2020. Please check SchoolMax for your scholar's grades and reach out to the teachers for any matters that may need addressing. Please note that the cumulative averages will continue to change. This will continue to be the case until the end of the quarter. Parents needing assistance with access to SchoolMax should email lwallace@cmitsouth.org. Many thanks for your continuous support.

CMIT South MS/HS

CMIT-S continues providing a broad range of extracurriculars. In attached booklet, you will find an introduction for each club including time, location and a brief description. Please check out this booklet before you take the club survey. Club survey window will be open between September 25th and October 2nd. Scholars will be able to choose up to two clubs in the club survey, and can register in one club only. Completing club surveys does not grant club registration. Note: Club booklet is also available on our website! Club Survey: https://forms.gle/WKQ1TgZGu2jtWt7w9

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Dear CMIT South MS/HS Families: The CMIT South MS/HS PTO will assemble a virtual annual meeting on October 1 at 6:30 pm via Zoom only. This meeting will present the slate of candidates for the 2020-21 CMIT South MS/HS PTO. Additional nominations will be selected from the floor for members “eligible for office if they are members in good standing at least 30 calendar days prior to this meeting.” If you or someone you know would like to submit their name for a position, they may do so and indicate the position of interest during the annual meeting. Direct any questions to the CMIT South PTO at pto@cmitsouth.org.

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Greetings Tenacious Tigers, This week for Wellness Wednesdays our Student Support Team will have 3 fun and exciting activities for you: • Meaningful Meals with Mrs. Mitchell • Keeping Fit with Coach Cooke • Wednesday’s Wonders with Ms. Williams - This Week’s Topic: Friends Grab your friends (virtually) and come join us. We look forward to having a good time with you. **Login details will be sent directly to you. **

Danielle C. Epps - High School Assistant Principal

Per PGCPS calendar, there will be no school on Friday 09/25/2020 and Monday 09/28/2020. Hope to see the scholars 8:30am, bright and early on Tuesday morning. You can view PGCPS calendar by using the link below. https://www.pgcps.org/communications/cards/2020-2021-School-Year-Calendar-as-a-Grid/ Enjoy the break.

Lara Adewoye, Principal Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_South

Dear CMIT South MS/HS Families: Please take a moment to complete the survey linked below to better serve your needs. As we prepared to begin our Parent University sessions, let us know what we need to cover to help you better help your scholar(s). https://forms.gle/idXEEiWvHgveRcwbA

CMIT South MS/HS Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_South

Free or reduced-price meals are available to students based on household size and income (see chart through link). If income falls below the amount listed below for household size, then students living within the household may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Students are automatically eligible for free meals if the family receives assistance under the Food Supplement Program or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits. You can find the income guidelines and apply by clicking on this link - https://www.pgcps.org/food-and-nutrition/cards/Apply-For-Free-or-Reduced-Price-Meals/ If your child usually participates in FARMS or you may qualify to participate, please complete the form online. Filling out the form will prevent a disruption of meal services. These forms are also used to determine additional funding for staff and school resources.

CMIT South MS/HS

Although PGCPS will offer distance learning for the first semester, students must meet state immunization requirements within 20 calendar days of enrollment (Sept. 21). Immunizations during the pandemic are essential in maintaining overall health, especially during flu season. Please send your child's updated shot records to nurse@cmitsouth.org. For more information, visit the PGCPS Immunization webpage - https://www.pgcps.org/immunizations/.

PGCPS

Greetings CMIT-South Families! Thank you for another successful week of school. We are nearing the end of our first month of school and approaching the mid-point of 1st quarter. Scholars should have developed a routine which includes checking Edmodo nightly for assignments/communications from teachers. Please continue to check in with your scholar to ensure timely completion and submission of assignments. Kudos to 6th grade families, our recent poll results indicate that 98% of the 6th grade families who attended back to school night are already subscribed to the newsletter! Great job!! Please spread the word and encourage others to visit the CMIT-South MS/HS website to subscribe to the newsletter so they don't miss out on important information and upcoming events. Next week we will welcome 6th grade families for our traditional mid first quarter check-in (virtually). A formal invite including Zoom links will be delivered to the inbox of 6th grade families the morning of your scheduled check-in. Thank you for your continued partnership. Have a great extended weekend and continue to stay safe.

Tiffawny Green, 6th & 7th Grade Administrator

Towson University Center for STEM Excellence will conduct Virtual Field Trips for Life Science students in Nov and Dec. Here are the dates/times/topics: Topic - It's a Gassy World: This lab explores the issues of global warming, climate change, and the role of carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas. Thursday 11/12 9:45 – 10:45 Morgan 12:40 – 1:40 Stanford 1:55 – 2:55 Yale Friday 11/13 12:40 – 1:40 MIT 1:55 – 2:55 Temple Topic - Mystery of the Crooked Cell: Students will explore how sickle cell anemia is genetically passed down. Thursday 12/3 9:45 – 10:45 Morgan 12:40 – 1:40 Stanford 1:55 – 2:55 Yale Friday 12/4 12:40 – 1:40 MIT 1:55 – 2:55 Temple

Ms. Melchoir

VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR THROUGH CMIT Please join us for a virtual college visit for Steven University!! This Friday , October 2nd at 930 AM. Here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85034375493 MORE VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS National College Fair-National Association for College Admission Counselor (NACAC) Virtual College Fairs: October 12: 1-9 p.m. ET (https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual-college-fairs/oct-12-2020/) October 18:12-8 p.m. ET November 8: 2-10 p.m. ET (https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual-college-fairs/nov-8-2020/) Common Black College Application (www.commonblackcollegeapp.com) FOR HBCU'S October 17, 2020, from 12-4p.m. November 14, 2020, from 12-4p.m. SCHOLARSHIPS School House Connection scholarship For students who have experienced homelessness . Deadline October 1, to apply go to: https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/youth-leadership/scholarship-program/ CHECK EMAIL FOR MORE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! COLLEGE APPLICATION FEE WAIVER Application fee waiver_ Morgan State University, until November 15, 2020. Fee waiver code: FREE20 University Maryland Eastern Shore - Waiver may be used from October 1 - November 13, 2020. The fee waiver code is MCAC.

Czestochowa Gabriel

The Alpha Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter, of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is hosting an HBCU Virtual College Fair on Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October4th, via Zoom. This is your opportunity to hear from HBCU admission representatives and learn exactly why HBCU's are so great! You won't want to miss it!!! Both parents and students are welcome to attend this FREE Virtual College Fair! University of Maryland Eastern Shore Bowie State University Howard University Coppin State University North Carolina A&T University Stillman College University of the District of Columbia Spelman College Morehouse College Zoom URL link will be sent after registration is complete. Sign up @ eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hbcu-for-life-a-call-to-action-virtual-hbcu-college-fair-tickets-121753298393

Czestochowa Gabriel

Do you love popcorn? Well, the Class of 2022 at CMIT-South would like to present the Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser! This fundraiser will take place from Monday, September 28th, 2020 to Friday, October 2nd, 2020. If you have any questions contact please contact cmitsouth2022@gmail.com. Have a poppin' day! Direct Link to Fundraiser: https://popup.doublegood.com/s/cmit-south Event Code: OPG VVW

CMIT-South Class of 2022

Welcome to a new school year CMIT-South families! Student Government Association allows students to learn about problems they are faced with in the school setting and create a plan to change these problems. The students will learn about roles and responsibilities of elected members of SGA, and will be allowed to run for office if they so choose. The members of SGA will brainstorm fundraising ideas in order to pay for events such as their prom and graduation later in their academic career. SGA will also participate in subcommittees in which students will focus on specific needs within the school community to implement a positive change. Anyone who is interested should email me (Mr. Wassam) or Ms. O'Daniel. We will share more information on when we will meet, how to join, and how to run for an elected position. Not all students who join SGA need to run for office, but the Class of 2024 needs a President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary along with others willing to help engage the school community and make it better! Email nwassam@cmitsouth.org, or bodaniel@cmitsouth.org to let us know you are interested!

Mr. Wassam

Hi all! I just wanted to send a friendly email reminder about an assignment posted in Google Classroom earlier this week. This will serve as the Unit 1 Assessment. Students will complete a "mini-STEM" project and write a paper and create a short presentation to submit. This project is not like a middle school STEM project students have done in the past. Instead, I provided a list of low-cost/free, easy to complete, and accessible approved projects. Students should select a project from that list, complete the project, write a brief paper, and create a short presentation. Students will only submit the paper and presentation - both of which have rubrics in the assignment posted. I have even included my "look-fors" for the paper, a sample presentation, and my expectations for the project. The final submission is next Wednesday, September 30th, 2020. Presentations will begin the following class - in random order. Feel free to email me with any questions!

Mr. Wassam

What is the Uniform Policy?
The uniform policy can be found on our website, under Students tab. http://cmitsouth.org/uniform-policy/

How do we order uniform items?

Families wishing to purchase uniform in store may visit:

All American Wear, Inc.

5001-B Forbes Boulevard

Lanham, MD 20706

301-459-5000

Do I have to purchase uniforms from this vendor?

No, however, uniforms purchased from other vendors must have 100% identical color tone and the CMIT South logo. The current uniform vendor provides donation to the CMIT South PTO based on sales. Each uniform purchased is contribution to the school. 

What is CMIT South's Daily Schedule?
8:20am - 8:40am:
- Student arrival (drop off is at the side entrance)
- Doors close at 8:40am (after 8:40am parents need to sign late students in at the Front Office)

8:20am - 8:45am:
- Homeroom (Breakfast is available during this time until 8:45am)

8:45am - 2:49pm for 6th & High School grades and 8:45am - 2:54pm for 7th & 8th grades: 
- Academic instruction

2:49/2:54pm - 3:10 pm: 
Student pick-up outside (Students who are not picked up by 3:10pm will be waiting outside for their ride. There is no adult supervision for these students during this time).

Clubs and enrichment activities will begin immediately following dismissal. All club/enrichment participants must report directly to the cafeteria. Students who continuously fail to report directly to their designated locations will lose the privilege to participate in any after school activities. 

How do I pay for my child's lunch?
Breakfast and lunch are served every day. You can add money to your child's account by visiting this link. You can also pay by cash or money order in the cafeteria. 

Can my child bring their own lunch to school?
Students can bring a lunch from home. Lunches can be stored in the student's locker. Lunch taken to lunch room should be consumed in lunch room. Student cannot return to locker after lunch. All lunch bags should be left in lockers if student do not wish to place in bins after lunch. Lunch bags are not allowed in class.

What do they serve for school lunch?
A monthly menu is provided by Food and Nutrition Services. Click here for lunch and breakfast menu.

What is the academic calendar?
CMIT South MS/HS follows the Prince George's County Public School calendar found here. To receive notifications of PGCPS school cancellations by providing information here.

Where can I find information about CMIT events and updates?
Every Friday CMIT South MS/HS publishes its weekly newsletter. It is HIGHLY recommended that you subscribe to the newsletter. It is a vital means of communication between CMIT South and stakeholders. Please click here to subscribe to CMIT South Newsletter. Please visit www.cmitsouth.org for more information.